Short-term
rentals refer to individuals renting out their residence, or part of their
residence, for a short period of time through a variety of internet-based
platforms in exchange for a fee. Currently, the presence of short term rentals
is low in Vaughan.

The City of Vaughan is exploring the emerging
use of short-term rentals along with any issues, opportunities and best
practices that come with it. In doing this, residents and property owners are
being asked to take a short
survey on how they feel about short-term rentals in
Vaughan. The surveywill be open from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31. Citizens who call in to
Access Vaughan at 905-832-2281 from Nov. 19 to Nov. 30 will also be
asked to answer a few select questions regarding short-term rentals. Comments
and questions can also be emailed to ShortTermRentals@vaughan.ca.

Citizen input, along with a review of
regulatory and enforcement options will be an integral part of the project. All
findings will be used to make recommendations to Council in 2019 on a preferred
approach to dealing with short-term rentals.